Members of Young Democratic Socialists of America and Students for Justice in Palestine at ASU take a group photo at YDSA's general meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in the Memorial Union on the Tempe Campus.

Alexis Waiss is an assignment editor and senior reporter, covering breaking news and writing long-form stories. Alexis worked on SP's politics desk for a year, where she reported on the Legislature, higher education policy, student government, the city of Tempe and stories highlighting social justice. She previously worked as a fellow for the Asian American Journalist Association's VOICES program.
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By Neha Ponnapalli | July 2, 2025"Despite the change, Leach remains positive that Democratic leadership in Arizona, including Gov. Katie Hobbs, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Rep. Yassamin Ansari and Rep. Greg Stanton, will step up and bridge the gap."
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By Niko Vu , Biplove Baral , Andrea Ramirez , Monica Navarro and Morgan Kubasko | June 28, 2025Original "State Press Play." Illustration published on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. Additional illustrated elements added on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
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By Matthew Marengo | June 27, 2025ASU Athletic Director Graham Rossini speaking at a press conference at ASU's Walter Cronkite School on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Phoenix.